Author name: Erin Schmitt

How Common Antidepressants Drastically Increase Heat Related Illnesses

EVANSVILLE, IN (July 1) – As summer temperatures soar, standard heat warnings may be missing a major, life-saving vulnerability: how common antidepressants impair the body’s ability to handle extreme heat. With mental health medication use at an all-time high, millions of individuals taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Lexapro, Zoloft, and Prozac may be […]

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Three Arrested for Armed Robbery

Three local men have been arrested on armed robbery charges. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit began investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred in the 200 block of Mulberry Street on June 9th. The victim stated that he had arranged to see a person he had met through social media to complete

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Sen. Mills releases statement about Supreme Court women’s sports decision

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 30, 2026) – The following is a statement from Senate Majority Caucus Chair Robby Mills, R-Henderson, regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision upholding protections for women’s sports. “Today’s decision is a victory for fairness, opportunity, and the integrity of women’s athletics. The Supreme Court has affirmed what many Kentuckians have long believed: women’s

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High Temperatures Pose Risk to Kentuckians; Resources Available for Flood Survivors

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 30, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on response efforts to the weekend’s deadly flooding and warned of dangerously high temperatures forecast across the state, with heat indexes expected to rise well above 100 in some places. The Governor shared a map of cooling center locations and resources for those affected by the floods. “Once again, Kentuckians are coming together to recover from a deadly

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Fatal collision kills three people in Muhlenberg County

MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. (June 29, 2026) – Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal collision in Muhlenberg County that killed three people over the weekend. The collision occurred at the intersection of U.S. 431 and Power Plant Road in Muhlenberg County on Sunday. Whitney Duarte, 35, of Central City, was driving a Nissan Sedan southbound on US

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Beat the Heat: How to Stay Safe and Spot the Signs of Heat Illness

With extreme temperatures hitting the tri-state this week, it’s important to know the signs of heat exhaustion. Take action early to stay safe. Here is a quick, simple guide from Ascension St. Vincent on how to stay cool and what warning signs to watch out for. The Golden Rules: Hydrate. Rest. Cool down. Hydrate: Drink

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Downtown Henderson hosts America 250 Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 3rd

HENDERSON, KY (June 26th, 2026) – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce the City and County invite the community to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with its annual downtown Independence Day Celebration on Friday. The community is invited to enjoy an evening of family-friendly entertainment from 5 – 8:30 p.m. with a variety of food trucks, special

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Evansville Man Arrested After High-Speed, Multi-County Pursuit in Stolen Van Jun. 26, 2026

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Evansville man following an early-morning vehicle pursuit that crossed multiple jurisdictions, reached speeds of approximately 100 miles per hour, and ended at a north-side apartment complex. In the early-morning hours on Friday, an Evansville Police Department officer located a Ford Econoline van that had been reported stolen

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Medical Run Turns Into Officer Involved Fatal Shooting After Evansville Detective Shot At

Evansville Police said a medical run turned into an officer involved fatal shooting after a detective was shot at on Thursday afternoon. The man who allegedly fired at the detective was killed after shots were exchanged. Evansville officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Colonial Avenue at about 1 p.m. Thursday in reference to

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Road Rage Incident Leads to Felony Charges

An Evansville man was arrested following a road rage incident where a firearm was reportedly brandished. Evansville Dispatch issued a Be on the Lookout for a vehicle involved in a road rage incident in which a firearm was reportedly brandished at approximately 2 p.m. Thursday. Deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to

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State releases county unemployment data for May 2026

FRANKFORT, Ky. –  Unemployment rates rose in 95 counties between May 2025 and May 2026, fell in 17 counties and stayed the same in eight counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. Union County unemployment was 4.5% for May, up from 4.1% last year, while

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EVPL announces new collection, Evansville Oral History Archives

Evansville – Oral histories, shared stories and memories of lived experiences are too often lost as people and time pass, yet humanity learns from looking back and reflecting on our history. The Evansville Oral History Archives, a new EVPL digital collection funded by the EVPL Foundation, captures stories that preserve and share the history of

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Kentucky Wesleyan College Names Dr. Stephen Germic Interim President

OWENSBORO, Ky. — The Kentucky Wesleyan College Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Stephen Germic, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, to serve as interim president of the College. Dr. Germic will step into the role on July 1st, ensuring uninterrupted progress on the College’s ambitious academic agenda, while Dr. James Cousins and

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Florida Woman Arrested Following Road Rage Incident

A Florida woman has been arrested following a road rage incident in Indiana. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office received a report at 12:27 p.m. Wednesday about a road rage incident on northbound U.S. Highway 41 near Boonville-New Harmony Road. Officials said the driver of a black Lexus became involved in a dispute with the driver

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ORX Section 3 work on schedule to be complete this year

Work on Section 3 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing is entering its final months. Section 3 includes some of the approach roadways and bridges in Evansville. Work started in fall 2024 and will be completed late this year. The work includes three new approach bridges and approach roadways. The roads and bridges being built

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